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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 204.05, 306.14 and 95.83

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 204.05, 306.14 and 95.83 is: 143.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    204.05 : 306.14 = 95.83 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    204.05/306.14 = 95.83/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    204.05x = 306.14 × 95.83
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    204.05x = 29,337.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 29,337.40/204.05
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 143.78

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